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Originally Posted by katiemarie
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What all have you tried over the years with your MP? I am struggling with these drugs my neuro keeps prescribing. I can not tolerate the bad side effects of Neurontin, Lyrica, and Cymbalta? Were you prescribed these in the past?
From what I read you use the patches & supplements for your pain. I am curious if you went through the realm of drugs that doctors prescribe before finding some relief in a more "natural" way.
Thank you for reading!
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No, I did not do the drugs...mostly because they were not available (I think Neurontin had just come out) back then.
I found Lidoderm patches most effective. Avoidance of heat, hot tubs, etc, also keep mine in low gear. No tight clothing. Once I had the remission using the Lidoderm patches, my MP (which was awful, stabbing and unbearable) has been very quiet. I get a twinge now and then from overextension of the leg, but it never went back to the awful quality I had for years.
I do various supplements for my hands and feet, and I think they too helped over time. Fish oil, antioxidants, B12, magnesium are my mainstays. I've done others too like SAMe but I don't recall it changing my MP pain much.
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